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Hugo’s Southside Baptist Church is hosting a gospel concert featuring Walter Plant on Oct. 7, 2023, at 6 p.m.
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Oklahoma No. 1 in Drone development technology!

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In a Mercatus Special Study released this week, Oklahoma was ranked No. 1 in the United States regarding state readiness for drone commerce. In “Is Your State Ready for Drone Commerce?” Brent Skorup identified the strengths and improvement markers presented by George Mason University and compiled a state-by-state scorecard.

Choctaw Countians have grit...

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the point While Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt and members of the legislature and tribal governments battle back and forth over who gets to drive the train, down here in Southeast Oklahoma, we just keep beating our drum like the Energizer bunny. We can’t help but take note of a number of building projects around Hugo at present, something that goes cold for months on end from time to time.
Choctaw Countians have grit...

David Lee Houchen

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David Lee Houchen, 85, passed away on Sept. 13, 2023 surrounded by his family at Paris Regional Medical Center in Paris, Texas. David was born on Dec. 24, 1937 in the Apple community of Spencerville, Okla., to Melvin and Ruth (Drake) Houchen.
David Lee Houchen

Marie Reynolds

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Funeral services for Marie Reynolds were held at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 15, 2023 at First Baptist Church, Hugo, with Pastor Danny Mills officiating. Burial followed at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Marie passed away Monday, Sept. 11, 2023, in Hugo, Okla., at the age of 74.
Marie Reynolds

Local FCCLA officers receive leadership training

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Seven students from the Rattan High School Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America chapter recently attended the 2023 Lead Conference. The Lead Conference, one of four planned around the state, was held on Sept.
Pictured (left to right): Clayci Carter; Beckett Bailey; Gracie Sam; Dakota Logan; Zayda Penner; Haylen Wade and Ivan Guerrero.

Hugo Cheer Squad is headed to STATE!

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Hugo News Sports The Hugo varsity cheerleaders are headed to State after placing second at Regionals over the weekend. The Buffaloes traveled to Chickasha on Saturday to compete in Regionals, where they scored a 266.8 overall, second to only Newkirk, who scored a 284.6.
BUFFALO CHEER SQUAD HEADED TO STATE! — Members of the HHS Cheer Squad recently competed in Regional competition and earned a trip to the State meet to be held in Tulsa. Pictured above are: (L-R): Ja’Miya Johnson, Brooke Ward, Kinsley Johnson, Kacie Reynolds, Emma Early, Zaven Siñiga, Jayse Trantham, Jenna Skelton, Ali Johnson, Gabe Haley, Gracie Armstrong, EJ Spillman, Ari’Anna Scallion, Zion Siñiga, Sam Perez, MaKatlynn Sanchez, Brooklyn Brook, Jodi Emberson, Keara Nelson and Jayda Kain.